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Ford Windstar 1995 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1995 Ford Windstar: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

3,326Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
24Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
245Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine1,804 complaints

1,804 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train901 complaints

901 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes582 complaints

582 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 02V101000.

Electrical System191 complaints

191 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 94V222000, 94V223000.

Fuel and Propulsion System151 complaints

151 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 99V309000.

Suspension151 complaints

151 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other131 complaints

131 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility119 complaints

119 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control118 complaints

118 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 09V399000.

Vehicle Structure104 complaints

104 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 97V180000.

Air Bags95 complaints

95 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering81 complaints

81 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting52 complaints

52 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment44 complaints

44 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts41 complaints

41 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels39 complaints

39 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

02V101000Reported April 4, 2002 - 250,283 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on April 4, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 250,283 vehicles across all affected models.

09V399000Reported October 13, 2009 - 4,500,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on October 13, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 4,500,000 vehicles across all affected models.

94V222000Reported November 4, 1994 - 72,000 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on November 4, 1994. The campaign covers an estimated 72,000 vehicles across all affected models.

94V223000Reported November 4, 1994 - 112,000 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on November 4, 1994. The campaign covers an estimated 112,000 vehicles across all affected models.

97V180000Reported October 20, 1997 - 769,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on October 20, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 769,000 vehicles across all affected models.

99V309000Reported November 2, 1999 - 70,116 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on November 2, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 70,116 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP98004Opened May 18, 1998 - Closed July 2, 1998

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA00027Opened December 8, 2000 - Closed July 31, 2001

SUSPENSION COIL SPRING BREAKAGE. Resulted in recall campaign 01I007000.

EA08021Opened September 17, 2008 - Closed October 14, 2009

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 09V399000.

EA08021Opened September 17, 2008 - Closed October 14, 2009

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 09V399000.

EA08021Opened September 17, 2008 - Closed October 14, 2009

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 09V399000.

EA08021Opened September 17, 2008 - Closed October 14, 2009

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 09V399000.

EA08021Opened September 17, 2008 - Closed October 14, 2009

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 09V399000.

EA08021Opened September 17, 2008 - Closed October 14, 2009

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 09V399000.

EA08021Opened September 17, 2008 - Closed October 14, 2009

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 09V399000.

EA96026Opened October 31, 1996 - Closed February 18, 2000

BRAKE PEDAL FADE/EXTENDED STOP DISTANCE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA97018Opened September 30, 1997 - Closed October 22, 1997

OUTER HOOD PANEL DETACHMENT. Resulted in recall campaign 97V180000.

EA99020Opened July 26, 1999 - Closed December 16, 1999

FUEL TANK CRACKS. Resulted in recall campaign 99V309000.

PE00024Opened June 23, 2000 - Closed December 8, 2000

SUSPENSION COIL SPRING BREAKAGE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE08035Opened May 13, 2008 - Closed September 17, 2008

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE08035Opened May 13, 2008 - Closed September 17, 2008

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE08035Opened May 13, 2008 - Closed September 17, 2008

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE96042Opened June 13, 1996 - Closed October 31, 1996

BRAKE PEDAL FADE/EXTENDED STOPPING. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE97011Opened March 13, 1997 - Closed September 30, 1997

OUTER HOOD PANEL DETACHMENT. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE98056Opened October 28, 1998 - Closed February 24, 1999

REAR AXLE TRAILING ARM. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE99025Opened April 15, 1999 - Closed July 26, 1999

FUEL TANK CRACKS. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ02011Opened August 29, 2002 - Closed March 14, 2003

FUEL TANK FATIGUE CRACKING. Resulted in recall campaign 99V309000.

RQ04003Opened May 27, 2004 - Closed October 7, 2004

HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ04003Opened May 27, 2004 - Closed October 7, 2004

HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ04003Opened May 27, 2004 - Closed October 7, 2004

HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

1995157
1996137
1997202
1998446
1999810
2000680
2001314
2002264
2003128
200487
200524
200617
200711
200813
20098
201010
20114
20124
20132
20142
20156
20172
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.